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The Justice Department is investigating Duke Law School's admissions practices for allegedly violating the Supreme Court's recent ruling against race-conscious college admissions.
Early heart health habits shape lifelong disease risk, study finds
A 25-year Boston University study finds that cardiovascular health in youth reduces heart disease risk by 73% in later life, with accumulated damage from poor…
High200+ Students Champion Wetland Conservation at World Wetlands Day 2026 Event
Over 200 students participated in World Wetlands Day 2026 at SIESCOMS, featuring expert talks, innovation hackathons, and creative advocacy for urban ecology a…
HighChaplain settles unfair dismissal case after LGBT sermon controversy
Rev Bernard Randall reached a confidential settlement with Trent College after a seven-year legal battle over his dismissal following a sermon questioning LGBT…
HighLeading scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society
Exceptional scientists from Cambridge, Caltech, UC Davis, and Brown University have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, recognizing their outstanding…
HighBBC's 'Two Weeks in August' explores fractured friendships and modern pressures on a Greek island
New BBC drama Two Weeks in August follows university friends reuniting on a Greek island where marriage, mental health struggles, and hidden tensions threaten…
HighCRISPR Study Links Collagen Defects to Brain Microbleeds in Aging
Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to create the first pure cerebral microbleed model in mice, revealing that collagen IV defects drive tiny brain hemorrhage…
HighHomens idosos com sono prolongado têm maior risco de perder mobilidade
Estudo com mais de 3 mil pessoas acima de 60 anos descobriu que homens que dormem mais de 9 horas por noite apresentam declínio significativo na velocidade de…
HighTrump revoca a Harvard el derecho a admitir estudiantes extranjeros en ataque sin precedentes
La Administración Trump revoca la capacidad de Harvard para admitir estudiantes internacionales, afectando a 6.800 alumnos (27% del total), en escalada de su c…
HighSyndromic STI Management Remains Essential in Remote Amazon, 10-Year Study Shows
A 10-year study of 32,485 patients in the Brazilian Amazon found syndromic STI management—treatment based on symptoms rather than lab tests—remains critical fo…
HighEach cigarette costs 20 minutes of life, new UCL study finds
A University College London study calculates that each cigarette costs smokers 20 minutes of life, with regular smokers losing approximately a decade compared…
HighMexico's largest university orders retesting of 75,000 students over exam cheating
Mexico's largest public university UNAM is requiring all students who passed its entrance exam to retake it after experts discovered widespread cheating involv…
HighThailand school shooting death toll rises to 8 as girl succumbs to wounds
A 12-year-old girl died from wounds sustained in a shooting at a Thai high school, bringing the death toll to at least eight. A 14-year-old student opened fire…
HighSwedish police identify 17-year-old girl killed in school sword attack
Swedish police identified a 17-year-old girl as the victim of a deadly sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta. An 18-year-old student suspect was arrested…
HighOklahoma principal tackles armed shooter after being shot, prevents school tragedy
Principal Kirk Moore was shot but tackled a 20-year-old gunman at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, preventing a larger tragedy. The shooter, obsessed with…
HighSM Foundation's scholarship program transforms lives, breaking poverty cycles through education access
SM Foundation's College Scholarship Program empowers deserving Filipino students from vulnerable communities, breaking cycles of poverty through accessible hig…
MediumCancer Survivors Show Higher E-Cigarette Use, Raising Health Concerns
A study of 694,576 adults found cancer survivors are more likely to use e-cigarettes despite evidence they contain carcinogens, raising concerns about compound…
HighScientists map ancient Great Barrier Reef landscape from 65,000 years ago
Researchers and Indigenous rangers are studying submerged landscapes beneath the Great Barrier Reef from 65,000 years ago when sea levels were 80 metres lower,…
HighDeath toll reaches eight after Thailand school shooting; 12-year-old girl dies
A 12-year-old girl died from wounds sustained in a school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, bringing the death toll to at least eight. A 14-…
HighCambridge's Youngest Black Professor Found Dead; Questions Loom Over Hiring Practices
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, was found dead Friday, prompting scrutiny of the institution's handling of warnings about his wellbeing and…
HighBrady, Moynahan reunite for son Jack's high school graduation
Tom Brady and ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan reunited to celebrate their son Jack's high school graduation, sharing heartfelt tributes on social media.
HighSpanish High School Students Win Microsoft Hackathon with 'Corredor Vivo S3R' Project
Students from IES Atenea won Microsoft's Final Day Hackathon with their 'Corredor Vivo S3R' project, demonstrating innovation in educational technology and stu…
Medium'O possível é o novo sim', diz Ury sobre era de conflitos
O antropólogo William Ury, cofundador do Programa de Negociação de Harvard, lança livro defendendo que conflitos tidos como insolúveis podem ser transformados…
HighAir pollution leaves detectable blood markers years before lung cancer diagnosis
Researchers identified measurable blood metabolite changes linked to air pollution exposure years before lung cancer diagnosis, offering potential for early de…
HighSamsung-funded study charts path to better lives for pediatric brain tumor survivors
A Samsung-funded research initiative tracking 106 pediatric brain tumor patients reveals improved survival rates and early detection of cognitive decline, enab…
HighSaskatchewan Artists in Schools Program Opens Applications for K-12 Collaborative Arts Projects
Saskatchewan's Artists in Schools – Projects program provides up to $20,000 in grants for collaborative arts-based learning experiences pairing K-12 schools wi…
HighNew Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasize Earlier Screening for Women
Updated cholesterol guidelines emphasize earlier screenings and targeted interventions for women, with new recommendations for lipid management across age grou…
MediumLa fórmula de Steve Jobs: amar lo que haces para lograr la grandeza
Steve Jobs compartió en Stanford 2005 su fórmula para el éxito basada en amar lo que haces, ilustrada con tres historias personales sobre educación, fracaso y…
High11 Essential Life Skills Parents Should Teach Before College
HuffPost outlines 11 practical life skills college-bound students need beyond academics, from laundry and budgeting to assertiveness and mental health awarenes…
HighValencia's university entrance exam centers on parental distance and literary analysis
Valencia's 2026 university entrance exam (PAU) Spanish language test focused on adolescence and parental relationships through an opinion article, with 25,666…
HighBrexit rule change to price out EU-based British teens from UK universities by 2028
British teenagers living in the EU will lose access to home fee status and student loans at UK universities from 2028, facing international fees up to four tim…
HighMassey researchers secure $2M+ for opioid overdose and nurse mental health studies
Massey University researchers secure over $2 million in HRC funding for naloxone access improvement and nurses' mental health support initiatives over three ye…
HighDOJ Whistleblower Claims Politics Drove Ivy League Antisemitism Probes
A DOJ whistleblower claims the Trump administration predetermined outcomes in antisemitism investigations against Harvard, Brown, and Columbia, allegedly abusi…
HighCientistas descobrem novo dinossauro gigante de 30 metros na Tailândia
Scientists identified a new sauropod dinosaur species from Thai fossils weighing approximately 90 tons, named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, likely the last large…
HighSono prolongado em homens idosos é marcador de risco para perda de mobilidade
Estudo com mais de 3 mil pessoas acima de 60 anos descobriu que homens que dormem mais de 9 horas por noite apresentam declínio significativo na velocidade de…
HighFlavivirus NS1 protein hijacks mosquito immune machinery to enable viral spread
Researchers reveal flaviviruses use NS1 protein in infected human blood to suppress mosquito immune defenses by hijacking miRNA processing, enabling viral repl…
HighRice researchers demonstrate graphene wrinkles can control electricity through shape alone
Rice University researchers demonstrate that nanoscale wrinkles in graphene can manipulate electrical properties through geometry alone, validating a 2008 theo…
HighPhilippines tightens school security after rare shooting kills three
A rare school shooting in the Philippines killed three people and wounded seven, prompting authorities to rethink campus safety measures and temporarily ban a…
HighKenyan entrepreneur wins German Africa Prize for feeding 660,000 schoolchildren
Wawira Njiru receives the German Africa Prize for Food4Education, her social enterprise that provides daily meals to over 660,000 Kenyan schoolchildren while s…
HighMIT researchers develop 3D-printed objects with mechanical displays that detect proper usage
MIT researchers created ShiftLens, a 3D-printing system that enables objects to change appearance based on usage without electronics. The mechanically switchab…
HighJapanese researchers develop recyclable biobased polymers outperforming conventional plastics
Japanese researchers developed biobased poly(ester amide)s from plant oils, amino acids, and sugars that exceed the mechanical properties of conventional polyo…
HighGene therapy restores vision in congenital blindness patients, early trial shows
A clinical trial at University of Pennsylvania shows gene therapy safely improves vision in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis, a leading cause of childh…
HighHDL's protective lipid cargo depleted in early cognitive decline
Research reveals that depleted protective oxylipins in HDL, not cholesterol levels, correlate with mild cognitive impairment, particularly in men and Hispanic…
HighSugar reduction in pregnancy, early childhood may protect brain health decades later
A neurologist highlights research suggesting that eliminating sugar during pregnancy and early childhood may lead to healthier brain aging decades later, offer…
MediumUS Ambassador Defends Academic in Cambridge Professor Plagiarism Dispute
The US ambassador to Belgium has defended Nathan Cofnas, a controversial academic whose plagiarism allegations against late Cambridge professor Jason Arday spa…
MediumHeadmaster, two teachers arrested in Shalarth ID scam for forged job documents
A headmaster and two teachers arrested in Nagpur for forging documents to obtain government jobs and illegally draw salaries through fake Shalarth IDs. The sca…
HighCambridge professor's family blames 'public cruelty' for Jason Arday's death
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor, died after facing weeks of intense media scrutiny over plagiarism allegations. His family and supporters bla…
HighOncologist's Longevity Secret: Throw a Dinner Party
Oncologist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel identifies hosting dinner parties as his top recommendation for healthy aging, citing benefits from social connection, home cook…
HighFused silk material rivals Kevlar strength while remaining biocompatible
Researchers developed a heat-and-pressure fusion process that transforms natural silk into ultra-strong biocompatible material rivaling Kevlar, with potential…
HighTres a cinco tazas de café diarias mejoran la salud mental y la microbiota intestinal
Estudio de University College Cork publicado en Nature Communications demuestra que consumir 3-5 tazas diarias de café afecta positivamente el estado de ánimo…
HighFrom 'One-Building University' to Global Leader: XJTLU Alumnus Charts Path in Renewable Energy
Jingkang Gui, XJTLU alumnus and General Manager at Keppel, shares his career journey from telecommunications engineering to renewable energy leadership, credit…
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